Cisco Aironet 1550 Series Outdoor Mesh
Access Point Hardware Installation Guide
April 2011
Revised February 20, 2013
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Optional Tools and Hardware2-2
Optional Tools and Hardware That You Supply2-3
Pole Installation Hardware and Tools2-3
Cable Strand Installation Hardware and Tools2-4
Avoiding Damage to Radios in a Testing Environment2-7
Installation Guidelines2-8
Site Surveys2-8
Before Beginning the Installation2-9
Becoming Familiar with Access Point Installation Components2-9
Opening the Access Point Hinged Cover2-13
Closing the Access Point Hinged Cover2-13
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Mounting the Access Point2-14
Installation Options2-14
Access Point Mounting Orientation2-15
Installing the Mounting Bracket on a Wall (All Models)2-15
Installing the Mounting Bracket on a Pole (All Models)2-18
Assembling the Pole Clamp Bracket and the Mounting Bracket2-18
Mounting Bracket Assembly on a Pole2-20
Installing 1552E, 1552EU, or 1552I in the Mounting Bracket2-23
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Installing 1552C or 1552CU in the Mounting Bracket2-26
Cable Strand Mounting the 1552C or 1552CU Access Point2-26
Mounting the 1552C or 1552CU Access Point on a Pole/Wall2-30
Mounting the 1552C or 1552CU Access Point Facing Up in a Vault Application2-33
Connecting a Fiber-Optic Cable to the Access Point2-42
Powering the Access Point2-45
Connecting a 1500 Series Power Injector2-45
Connecting an Ethernet Cable to the Access Point2-46
AC Power Cords for Cisco Aironet 1550 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Points2-49
Connecting Streetlight AC Power2-51
Connecting an AC Power Cable to the Access Point2-54
Connecting a DC Power Cable to the Access Point2-55
Connecting a Cable POC Power to the Access Point2-58
Contents
CHAPTER
Configuring the Access Point2-60
Adding the Access Point MAC Addresses to the Controller Filter List2-60
Configuring a RAP2-61
Configuring a Bridge Group Name2-61
What to Do Next2-63
3Troubleshooting3-1
Guidelines for Using the Access Points3-2
Important Notes3-2
Convergence Delays3-2
Bridge Loop3-3
Controller DHCP Server3-3
MAP Data Traffic3-3
Controller MAC Filter List3-3
Using DHCP Option 433-4
Monitoring the Access Point LEDs3-4
Verifying Controller Association3-5
Changing the Bridge Group Name3-6
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Monitoring the Power Injector LEDs3-9
Using the Reset Button3-9
Reboot the Access Point3-10
Disabling Backup Battery Power3-10
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APPENDIX
APPENDIX
4Installing or Replacing the Backup Battery4-1
Before Beginning the Installation or Replacement4-2
Opening the Access Point Radio Cover4-3
Removing a Backup Battery4-4
Installing a New Backup Battery4-5
Connecting the Backup Battery Cable and Closing the Radio Cover4-6
What to Do Next4-6
ATranslated Safety WarningsA-1
BDeclarations of Conformity and Regulatory InformationB-1
Manufacturers Federal Communication Commission Declaration of Conformity StatementB-2
Industry CanadaB-3
Canadian Compliance StatementB-3
Declaration of Conformity for RF ExposureB-3
European Community, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and LiechtensteinB-4
Declaration of Conformity with regard to the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC & Medical Directive
93/42/EEC
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Declaration of Conformity for RF ExposureB-7
United StatesB-7
CanadaB-7
European UnionB-7
AustraliaB-7
Guidelines for Operating Cisco Aironet Access Points in JapanB-8
Japanese TranslationB-8
English TranslationB-8
VCCI Statement for JapanB-9
Administrative Rules for Cisco Aironet Access Points in TaiwanB-9
Chinese TranslationB-9
English TranslationB-10
Chinese TranslationB-10
English TranslationB-10
Statement 371—Power Cable and AC AdapterB-11
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English TranslationB-11
EU Declaration of ConformityB-11
Operation of Cisco Aironet Access Points in BrazilB-11
Access Point ModelsB-11
Regulatory InformationB-12
Portuguese TranslationB-12
English TranslationB-12
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APPENDIX
APPENDIX
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LOSSARY
CChannels and Power LevelsC-1
DAccess Point SpecificationsD-1
EAccess Point PinoutsE-1
FConfiguring DHCP Option 43F-1
OverviewF-2
Configuring Option 43 for 1000, 1500, and 1550 Series Access PointsF-3
Configuring Option 43 for 1100, 1130, 1200, 1240, 1250, 1300, 1520, and 1550 Series Access PointsF-4
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Objectives
Preface
This section describes the objectives, audience, organization, and conventions of the Cisco Aironet 1550
Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide.
This publication explains the steps for installing the Cisco Aironet 1550 Series Outdoor Mesh Access
Point (called the access point in this document). The access point is available in model 1552.
The 1552 model is a dual-radio platform that supports dual-band (2.4- and 5-GHz) operation.
Audience
Warning
Warning
This publication is for the person installing and configuring an access point for the first time. The
installer should be familiar with network structures, terms, and concepts.
Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment.
Statement 1030
This equipment must be installed in restricted access locations in Norway, Finland, and Sweden. Only
trained and qualified personnel are allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment as
instructed in this installation guide.
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Organization
This guide contains the following sections:
ChapterTitleDescription
Chapter 1OverviewDescribes the major components and features
Chapter 2Installing the Access PointProvides warnings, safety information, and
Chapter 3TroubleshootingProvides basic troubleshooting procedures for
Chapter 4Installing or Replacing the
Appendix ATranslated Safety WarningsIndicates how to access the document that
Appendix BDeclarations of Conformity
Appendix CChannels and Power LevelsIndicates how to access the document that lists
Appendix DAccess Point Specifications Lists technical specifications for the access
Appendix EAccess Point PinoutsDescribes the connector pinouts for the access
Appendix FConfiguring DHCP Option 43Describes the procedure to configure DHCP
Backup Battery
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of the access point.
mounting information you need to install your
access point.
the access point.
Describes the procedures to install or replace
the backup battery in the access point.
provides translations of the safety warnings
that appear in this publication.
Describes the regulatory conventions to which
the access point conforms and provides
guidelines for operating access points in Japan.
the access point radio channels and the
maximum power levels supported by the world
regulatory domains.
point.
point.
Option 43.
Conventions
This publication uses the following conventions:
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ConventionDescription
boldface fontCommands, command options, and keywords are
in boldface.
italic fontArguments for which you supply values are in
italics.
[ ]Elements in square brackets are optional.
screen font
boldface screen font
Terminal sessions and information the system
displays are in screen font.
Information you must enter is in boldface screen
font.
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ConventionDescription
italic screen font
^The symbol ^ represents the key labeled Control.
< >Nonprinting characters, such as passwords, are in
Notes use the following conventions:
NoteMeans reader take note. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to materials not contained in
this manual.
Cautions use the following conventions:
Arguments for which you supply values are in
italic screen font.
For example, the key combination ^D in a screen
display means hold down the Control key while
you press the D key.
angle brackets.
CautionMeans reader be careful. In this situation, you might do something that could result in equipment
Warning
Waarschuwing
damage or loss of data.
Warnings use the following conventions:
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This warning symbol means danger. You are in a situation that could cause bodily injury. Before you
work on any equipment, be aware of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry and be familiar
with standard practices for preventing accidents. Use the statement number provided at the end of
each warning to locate its translation in the translated safety warnings that accompanied this
device.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
BELANGRIJKE VEILIGHEIDSINSTRUCTIES
Dit waarschuwingssymbool betekent gevaar. U verkeert in een situatie die lichamelijk letsel kan
veroorzaken. Voordat u aan enige apparatuur gaat werken, dient u zich bewust te zijn van de bij
elektrische schakelingen betrokken risico's en dient u op de hoogte te zijn van de standaard
praktijken om ongelukken te voorkomen. Gebruik het nummer van de verklaring onderaan de
waarschuwing als u een vertaling van de waarschuwing die bij het apparaat wordt geleverd, wilt
raadplegen.
Statement 1071
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Varoitus
Attention
Warnung
TÄRKEITÄ TURVALLISUUSOHJEITA
Tämä varoitusmerkki merkitsee vaaraa. Tilanne voi aiheuttaa ruumiillisia vammoja. Ennen kuin
käsittelet laitteistoa, huomioi sähköpiirien käsittelemiseen liittyvät riskit ja tutustu
onnettomuuksien yleisiin ehkäisytapoihin. Turvallisuusvaroitusten käännökset löytyvät laitteen
mukana toimitettujen käännettyjen turvallisuusvaroitusten joukosta varoitusten lopussa näkyvien
lausuntonumeroiden avulla.
SÄILYTÄ NÄMÄ OHJEET
IMPORTANTES INFORMATIONS DE SÉCURITÉ
Ce symbole d'avertissement indique un danger. Vous vous trouvez dans une situation pouvant
entraîner des blessures ou des dommages corporels. Avant de travailler sur un équipement, soyez
conscient des dangers liés aux circuits électriques et familiarisez-vous avec les procédures
couramment utilisées pour éviter les accidents. Pour prendre connaissance des traductions des
avertissements figurant dans les consignes de sécurité traduites qui accompagnent cet appareil,
référez-vous au numéro de l'instruction situé à la fin de chaque avertissement.
CONSERVEZ CES INFORMATIONS
WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSHINWEISE
Dieses Warnsymbol bedeutet Gefahr. Sie befinden sich in einer Situation, die zu Verletzungen führen
kann. Machen Sie sich vor der Arbeit mit Geräten mit den Gefahren elektrischer Schaltungen und
den üblichen Verfahren zur Vorbeugung vor Unfällen vertraut. Suchen Sie mit der am Ende jeder
Warnung angegebenen Anweisungsnummer nach der jeweiligen Übersetzung in den übersetzten
Sicherheitshinweisen, die zusammen mit diesem Gerät ausgeliefert wurden.
Avvertenza
Advarsel
BEWAHREN SIE DIESE HINWEISE GUT AUF.
IMPORTANTI ISTRUZIONI SULLA SICUREZZA
Questo simbolo di avvertenza indica un pericolo. La situazione potrebbe causare infortuni alle
persone. Prima di intervenire su qualsiasi apparecchiatura, occorre essere al corrente dei pericoli
relativi ai circuiti elettrici e conoscere le procedure standard per la prevenzione di incidenti.
Utilizzare il numero di istruzione presente alla fine di ciascuna avvertenza per individuare le
traduzioni delle avvertenze riportate in questo documento.
CONSERVARE QUESTE ISTRUZIONI
VIKTIGE SIKKERHETSINSTRUKSJONER
Dette advarselssymbolet betyr fare. Du er i en situasjon som kan føre til skade på person. Før du
begynner å arbeide med noe av utstyret, må du være oppmerksom på farene forbundet med
elektriske kretser, og kjenne til standardprosedyrer for å forhindre ulykker. Bruk nummeret i slutten
av hver advarsel for å finne oversettelsen i de oversatte sikkerhetsadvarslene som fulgte med denne
enheten.
TA VARE PÅ DISSE INSTRUKSJONENE
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Aviso
¡Advertencia!
Varning!
INSTRUÇÕES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURANÇA
Este símbolo de aviso significa perigo. Você está em uma situação que poderá ser causadora de
lesões corporais. Antes de iniciar a utilização de qualquer equipamento, tenha conhecimento dos
perigos envolvidos no manuseio de circuitos elétricos e familiarize-se com as práticas habituais de
prevenção de acidentes. Utilize o número da instrução fornecido ao final de cada aviso para
localizar sua tradução nos avisos de segurança traduzidos que acompanham este dispositivo.
GUARDE ESTAS INSTRUÇÕES
INSTRUCCIONES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURIDAD
Este símbolo de aviso indica peligro. Existe riesgo para su integridad física. Antes de manipular
cualquier equipo, considere los riesgos de la corriente eléctrica y familiarícese con los
procedimientos estándar de prevención de accidentes. Al final de cada advertencia encontrará el
número que le ayudará a encontrar el texto traducido en el apartado de traducciones que acompaña
a este dispositivo.
GUARDE ESTAS INSTRUCCIONES
VIKTIGA SÄKERHETSANVISNINGAR
Denna varningssignal signalerar fara. Du befinner dig i en situation som kan leda till personskada.
Innan du utför arbete på någon utrustning måste du vara medveten om farorna med elkretsar och
känna till vanliga förfaranden för att förebygga olyckor. Använd det nummer som finns i slutet av
varje varning för att hitta dess översättning i de översatta säkerhetsvarningar som medföljer denna
anordning.
Figyelem
SPARA DESSA ANVISNINGAR
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Aviso
Advarsel
INSTRUÇÕES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURANÇA
Este símbolo de aviso significa perigo. Você se encontra em uma situação em que há risco de lesões
corporais. Antes de trabalhar com qualquer equipamento, esteja ciente dos riscos que envolvem os
circuitos elétricos e familiarize-se com as práticas padrão de prevenção de acidentes. Use o
número da declaração fornecido ao final de cada aviso para localizar sua tradução nos avisos de
segurança traduzidos que acompanham o dispositivo.
GUARDE ESTAS INSTRUÇÕES
VIGTIGE SIKKERHEDSANVISNINGER
Dette advarselssymbol betyder fare. Du befinder dig i en situation med risiko for
legemesbeskadigelse. Før du begynder arbejde på udstyr, skal du være opmærksom på de
involverede risici, der er ved elektriske kredsløb, og du skal sætte dig ind i standardprocedurer til
undgåelse af ulykker. Brug erklæringsnummeret efter hver advarsel for at finde oversættelsen i de
oversatte advarsler, der fulgte med denne enhed.
GEM DISSE ANVISNINGER
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Related Documents
These documents provide complete information about the access point:
• Release Notes for Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers and Lightweight Access Points
To browse to the access point documentation, click Cisco Aironet 1550 Series listed under “Outdoor
Wireless.” The documentation can be accessed from the Support box.
To browse to the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller documentation, click Standalone Controllers listed
under “Wireless LAN Controllers.” The documentation can be accessed from the Support box.
Finding the Product Serial Number
The access point serial number is on the bottom of the access point (refer to Figure 1).
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Figure 1Location of Serial Number Label
The access point serial number label contains the following information:
• Model number, such as AIR-CAP1552E-x-K9.
• Serial number, such as WCN0636279B (11 alphanumeric digits).
• Access point MAC address, for example 68BDABF54600 (12 hexadecimal digits). It is located
under the serial number.
• Cable modem (CM) MAC address for cable configuration, such as54D46F17377A (12 hexadecimal
digits). The CM MAC address is only available on the access point cable configuration. It is located
to the right of the MAC address.
You need your product serial number when requesting support from the Cisco Technical Assistance
Center.
Obtaining Documentation, Support, and Security Guidelines
For information on obtaining documentation and support, providing documentation feedback, security
guidelines, and recommended aliases and general Cisco documents, see the monthly What’s New in Cisco Product Documentation, which also lists all new and revised Cisco technical documentation, at:
To view all new wireless documentation, click on Wireless.
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Overview
The Cisco Aironet 1550 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point (hereafter called the access point or AP) is
a modularized wireless outdoor access point designed for use in a mesh network. The access point also
supports wireless client access, point-to-point bridging, point-to-multipoint bridging, and
point-to-multipoint mesh wireless connectivity.
About the 1552 Access Point
The 1552 access point supports two radios (2.4-GHz and 5-GHz) and provides client access without the
need for a license. The 5-GHz radios are primarily used for backhaul operations to reach a wired network
and the 2.4-GHz radio is used for wireless clients. Depending on the radio, the access point can support
1 to 300 Mb/s data rates (for specific data rates, refer to Appendix D, “Access Point Specifications”).
The 1552 access point supports the modularity of the 1520 series and allows flexibility in radio
configuration. In addition to full interoperability with 802.11n clients, the 1552 access point
interoperates with legacy clients and offers enhanced backhaul performance. The 1552 access point can
also be configured with an integrated DOCSIS 3.0/Euro DOCSIS 3.0 cable modem.
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The access point is a standalone unit that can be cable strand or tower mounted. The access point can
also operate as a relay node for other access points not directly connected to a wired network. Intelligent
wireless routing is provided by the patented Adaptive Wireless Path Protocol (AWPP). This enables each
access point to identify its neighbors and intelligently choose the optimal path to the wired network by
calculating the cost of each path in terms of signal strength and the number of hops required to get to a
controller.
The access point is configured, monitored, and operated through a Cisco wireless LAN controller
(hereafter called a controller) as described in the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Configuration Guide.
The Cisco Wireless Mesh Access Points, Design and Deployment Guide, Release 7.3 describes how to
plan and initially configure the Cisco mesh network, which supports wireless point-to-point,
point-to-multipoint, and mesh deployments. The controllers use a browser-based management system, a
command-line interface (CLI), or the Cisco Prime Infrastructure (PI) network management system to
manage the controller and the associated access points. The access point supports hardware-based
advanced encryption standard (AES) encryption between wireless nodes to provide end-to-end security.
This chapter provides information on the following topics:
• Hardware Models, page 1-2
• Hardware Features, page 1-5
• Network Deployment Examples, page 1-25
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Hardware Models
Hardware Models
The model numbers (or part numbers) and configuration for the Cisco Aironet 1552 Outdoor Mesh
Access Points are described in Table 1-1. A detailed list of components supported by each 1552 access
point model is shown in Tabl e 1-2.
The Cisco Aironet 1552 Series access points includes two additional models, 1552S and 1552H, that are
specifically intended for deployment in hazardous locations. For information on these models, refer to
the Cisco Aironet 1550 Series for Hazardous Locations Installation Guide.
For a detailed description of the declarations of conformity and regulatory information for the 1552
access points refer to Appendix B, “Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information.”
Table 1-11552 Access Point Model Numbers and Descriptions
Model (or part number)Configuration
AIR-CAP1552E-x-K9Two-radio (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) modular version.
Chapter 1 Overview
This model supports three (3) external dual-band
antenna ports. An optional Battery Backup Unit
(BBU) and Small Form Factor Pluggable (SFP)
fiber module can be ordered with the AP.
Countries (regulatory domains) are represented
by the variable x in the product model number.
For specific regulatory domains supported by this
model, refer to the product data sheet at:
AIR-CAP1552EU-x-K9Two-radio (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) modular version.
This model supports three (3) 2.4 GHz antenna
ports and three (3) 5 GHz antenna ports. An
optional Battery Backup Unit (BBU) and Small
Form Factor Pluggable (SFP) fiber module can be
ordered with the AP. Countries (regulatory
domains) are represented by the variable x in the
product model number.
For specific regulatory domains supported by this
model, refer to the product data sheet at:
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Hardware Models
Table 1-11552 Access Point Model Numbers and Descriptions (continued)
Model (or part number)Configuration
AIR-CAP1552C-x-K9Two-radio (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) version with
DOCSIS 3.0 or Euro-DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem.
This is a lightweight, low-profile AP. It supports
cable modem backhaul and beamforming, and has
an integrated 3-element array antenna. Countries
(regulatory domains) are represented by the
variable x in the product model number.
For specific regulatory domains supported by this
model, refer to the product data sheet at:
AIR-CAP1552CU-x-K9Two-radio (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) version with
DOCSIS 3.0 or Euro-DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem.
This model supports three (3) 2.4 GHz antenna
ports and three (3) 5 GHz antenna ports. This is a
lightweight, low-profile AP. It supports cable
modem backhaul and beamforming, and has an
integrated 3-element array antenna. Countries
(regulatory domains) are represented by the
variable x in the product model number.
For specific regulatory domains supported by this
model, refer to the product data sheet at:
AIR-CAP1552I-x-K9Two-radio (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) lightweight,
low-profile version. This version consists of 1 AC
power supply, Ethernet backhaul, and an
integrated 3-element array antenna. Countries
(regulatory domains) are represented by the
variable x in the product model number.
For specific regulatory domains supported by this
model, refer to the product data sheet at:
To locate the 1552 access point models, click on 802.11abgn Mesh Access Points.
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Hardware Features
This section describes the hardware features of the 1552 access point models. The following hardware
features are described in this section:
• Connectors, page 1-5
• Antenna Port Locations, page 1-11
• Multiple Radio Operation, page 1-12
• Antenna Configurations, page 1-13
• Multiple Power Sources, page 1-21
• Cable Modem (POC), page 1-22
• Ethernet (PoE) Ports, page 1-22
• Fiber Option, page 1-23
• Metal Enclosure, page 1-24
• Optional Hardware, page 1-24
Hardware Features
Connectors
NoteThe illustrations in this document show all available connections for the access point. Unused
Figure 1-1 through Figure 1-9 show the access point connectors for all models. Figure 1-10 and
Figure 1-11 show the external antenna Type-N connectors.
connections are capped with a connector plug to ensure the watertight integrity of the access point.
Liquid-tight adapters are provided for connector openings, which can be installed before or after
deploying the access point.
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1552E/1552EU Connectors
Figure 1-1Access Point Models AIR-CAP1552E-x-K9 and AIR-CAP1552EU-x-K9 Bottom
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Connectors
1Antenna port 46Fiber port
2Antenna port 57PoE-out port
3Antenna port 68LEDs (Status, Up Link, RF1, RF2)
4Auxiliary cable gland entry (1/2-NPT) for
data cable (outdoor cat 5 STP cable)
5AC power entry port for model
AIR-CAP1552E/EU-x-K9 only
NoteAntenna ports 1, 2, and 3 are not shown in Figure 1-1. These ports are located on the top of the access
point.
9PoE-in port
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Figure 1-2Console Port for Access Point Models AIR-CAP1552E-x-K9 and AIR-CAP1552EU-x-K9
1Console port2Not used
Figure 1-3Access Point Model AIR-CAP1552EU-x-K9 Top Connectors
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1Antenna port 13Antenna port 3
2Antenna port 2
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Figure 1-4Access Point Model AIR-CAP1552I-x-K9 Bottom Connectors
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1AC Connector4LEDs (Status, Up Link, RF1, RF2)
2Not used5Ethernet backhaul connector
3Console port
1552C/1552CU Connectors
Figure 1-5Access Point Model AIR-CAP1552C-x-K9 Bottom/Side Connectors
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1F-Connector adapter (splitter) for cable POC
(optional)
2AC power connector (Not used)5LEDs (Status, Up Link, RF1, RF2)
3Not used6Not used
3
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Figure 1-6Access Point Model AIR-CAP-1552CU-x-K9 Bottom/Side Connectors
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1F-Connector adapter (splitter) for cable POC
4Console port
(optional)
2AC power connector (Not used)5LEDs (Status, Up Link, RF1, RF2)
3Not used6Not used
Figure 1-7Access Point Model AIR-CAP1552CU-x-K9 Top Connectors
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Figure 1-8F-Connector Adapter (Splitter) Components (AIR-CAP1552C-x-K9 and
AIR-CAP1552CU-x-K9)
1RF splitter attenuator (ATTN)3F-Connector adapter (splitter) for cable POC
(optional)
2RF splitter shunt (SHUNT)
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Shunt is a 20 amp fuse.
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Connectors for All Models
Figure 1-9Access Point DC Power Connector and Ground Lug (All Models)
1DC power port3Bracket mounting nut
2Bracket mounting hole4Ground lug location (connection for earth
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Antenna Port Locations
Figure 1-10 shows the antenna port locations for model AIR-CAP1552E-x-K9. The ports used depend
on the optional antennas ordered.
Figure 1-10External Antenna Port Locations for Access Point Models AIR-CAP1552E-x-K9
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1Not used4Antenna port 4 - Type N connector (with cap)
2Not used5Antenna port 5 - Type N connector (with cap)
3Not used6Antenna port 6 - Type N connector (with cap)
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Figure 1-11 shows the antenna port locations for models AIR-CAP1552CU-x-K9 and
AIR-CAP1552EU-x-K9. The ports used depend on the optional antennas ordered.
Figure 1-11External Antenna Port Locations for Access Point Models AIR-CAP1552CU-x-K9 and
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1Antenna port 3 - Type N connector (with cap) 4Antenna port 6 - Type N connector (with cap)
2Antenna port 2 - Type N connector (with cap) 5Antenna port 5 - Type N connector (with cap)
3Antenna port 1 - Type N connector (with cap) 6Antenna port 4 - Type N connector (with cap)
Multiple Radio Operation
The 1552 access point supports simultaneous dual-radio operation using a 2.4-GHz 802.11b/g/n multiple
input/multiple output (MIMO) radio and a 5-GHz 802.11a/n MIMO radio. The 2.4 GHz radio supports
channels 1 to 11 in US, 1 to 13 in Europe, and 1 to 13 in Japan. It has two transmitters with a maximum
total output power of 25 dBm for 802.11b/g/n operation. Output power is configurable to 5 levels. It has
three receivers that enable maximum-ratio combining (MRC).
The 5-GHz radio operates in the UNII-2 band (5.25 – 5.35 GHz), UNII-2 Extended/ETSI band (5.47 –
5.725 GHz), upper ISM band (5.725 – 5.850 GHz), and the Extended India Band (5.85 – 5.875 GHz). It
has two transmitters with a maximum total output power of 26 dBm for UNII-2 and Extended/ETSI
bands. The total maximum output power for the upper ISM band is 28 dBm. Output power is
configurable for 5 power levels in 3 dB steps. The three receivers enables maximum-ratio combining
(MRC).
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